Overview

• The Political Affairs Committee, chaired by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, passed the resolution after a September 1 meeting attended by deputy chief ministers, ministers, MPs, advisers and MLAs.
• The panel appealed to the Centre to resume the dialogue and expedite the negotiation process on the Naga political issue.
• The committee endorsed the August 23 Ungma Statement and urged Naga political groups to converge on common ground.
• PAC called on groups and national workers to avoid factionalism and praised all sides for upholding ceasefire principles over two decades.
• Talks continue with A. K. Mishra serving as the government’s representative, with no new political or ministerial interlocutor announced.